New insights from Gatefield’s Public Health Practice suggest that Nigeria’s high cancer mortality rate, particularly among women, is driven less by medical limitations and more by systemic policy failures that prioritise late-stage treatment over prevention and early detection. According to…

The Kwara Government has warned health workers against falsification of data in the forthcoming immunisation exercise. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency Prof. Nusirat Elelu, gave the warning at the opening of a five-day training…

Cancer advocates and survivors have warned that late detection, stigma and limited access to care are worsening cancer deaths in Nigeria, urging Nigerians to prioritise early screening and seek medical help promptly. This was said on Saturday during a cancer…

Plateau State authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in seven local government areas, reporting 11 positive cases and four deaths since December 2025. According to Channels TV, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, spoke at a…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the safety of healthcare workers following the death of one of its members, Salome Oboyi. Ms Oboyi, a senior registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bingham…

Fibroids remain one of the most common gynaecological conditions affecting women of reproductive age in Nigeria, yet misinformation around the condition continues to fuel fear, late presentation, and unnecessary anxiety. Many women still associate fibroids with inevitable surgery, infertility, or…

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike following an agreement with the federal government to implement overdue salary adjustments and other outstanding demands. This was disclosed in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, which…

Health researchers and cancer advocates on Friday took a cancer awareness campaign to Piwoyi community in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Cancer Day. The campaign centred…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Friday launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, aiming to transform doctors from reactive protesters into active leaders in Nigeria’s health system. The 5-year plan was unveiled in Abuja on Friday alongside its 2026 Annual Lecture…

Sixteen of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies have struck “most-favoured nation” deals with the administration of United States President Donald Trump to cut drug prices for Americans in exchange for exemptions from US tariffs. This is part of the government’s…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has cautioned against the spread of medical misinformation following the death of fast-rising singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, who died from complications of a snake bite. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by…

The Federal Ministry of Health has announced major advances in Nigeria’s healthcare system, aimed at expanding access to specialised medical services and reinforcing the country’s role in global health governance. The initiatives are expected to position Nigeria as a regional…

West African countries have launched a regional framework aimed at ensuring equitable access to Lassa fever vaccines once they become available. The framework, known as the Lassa Fever End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for West Africa, was officially unveiled on 3…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, inducted 3,933 newly recruited primary healthcare workers. Mr Makinde, during the induction held in Ibadan, said that health workers were the heart of the state’s healthcare delivery system.He said that primary health…

A global study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has revealed that nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be avoided through preventive measures. Published on…